This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is MBL32X15CM — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the MBL32X15CM in place of this model. The MBL replacement upgrades to a riveted rolling-packed body and the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor switches (the MAL used CS1-M / DS1-M).
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15CM
The AirTAC Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15CM is a double-acting aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 15mm stroke, G1/8 air ports and a fixed rubber bumper. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the MBL32X15CM, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port sizeG1/8
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → MBL32X15CM
About the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15CM
The AirTAC MAL32X15CM is a discontinued double-acting aluminum mini round cylinder engineered for compact spaces. Delivering 402 N of push force and 346 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa, it utilizes a Ø12 mm carbon-steel rod with 20 um hard-chrome plating. Because this legacy series has ended production, AirTAC mandates the MBL32X15CM as the exact drop-in replacement. It matches the 32 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, G1/8 port, and CM round-end back cover perfectly.
This specific SKU features a CM round-end back cover, ideal for pivot-mount installations where slight arcing is required. Unlike the older MAL which used threaded front and back covers on the barrel, the modern MBL replacement utilizes a riveted rolling-packed body for equivalent structural integrity. Furthermore, this unit lacks a built-in magnet (-S), meaning it cannot accept position sensors like the older CS1-M or DS1-M switches. The end-of-stroke deceleration relies solely on a fixed rubber bumper, as the original MAL line never offered an adjustable air cushion.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15CM Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15CM |
|---|---|
| Series | MAL aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | MBL32X15CM |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 15 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.1 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed rubber bumper |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC MAL datasheet (now discontinued). The MBL32X15CM carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
The MBL32X15CM produces the same force from the same bore — a true drop-in on output. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15CM
| MAL | Aluminum-barrel mini round cylinder, double acting (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm (20/25/32/40). |
| ×15 | Stroke length in mm. |
| S | Optional magnet for a CS1-M / DS1-M sensor (MBL uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG). |
| CA / U / CM | Back cover: CA pivot, U flat-end or CM round-end. |
Replacement mapping: MAL → MBL, MSAL → MSBL, MTAL → MTBL, MALD → MBLD, MALJ → MBLJ.
Where the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15CM Is Used
Package Divert Gate
Actuates a short-stroke flap on a 24V conveyor belt to reroute small polyethylene totes in distribution hubs using 402 N of push force.
PCB Edge Clamp
Secures printed circuit boards during automated through-hole soldering, utilizing the 15 mm stroke to hold without stressing the 32 mm bore limits.
Textile Yarn Guide
Shifts a ceramic yarn guide arm across a knitting machine, relying on the CM round-end to accommodate the pivot arc during rapid 30-800 mm/s movements.
Replacing the Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15CM with MBL32X15CM
To replace the MAL32X15CM, order the MBL32X15CM and verify your setup accommodates the PT tapered port thread, G1/8 sizing, and the CM round-end back cover. If your application requires position feedback, you must step up to an MBL32X15CMS, noting the newer MBL uses CMSG, DMSG, or EMSG switches rather than the legacy CS1-M/DS1-M. If your load demands less force, step down to the 25 mm bore (245 N push at 0.5 MPa); for more power, step up to the 40 mm bore (628 N push at 0.5 MPa, which also upgrades the port to G1/4). Because the MAL relies on a fixed rubber bumper, order the MBLC variant if you need adjustable air cushioning. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its position when air is lost; the rod will drift, so employ an external rod lock for vertical loads.
Upgrade checklist
- ✓ Order the MBL32X15CM (same bore/stroke/force)
- ✓ Same G1/8 port and mounting accessories
- ✓ Sensor: swap CS1-M/DS1-M → CMSG/DMSG/EMSG
- ✓ Need a cushion? use MBLC (adjustable air cushion)
- ✓ Confirm back cover (CA / U) and thread (PT/NPT/G)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.1 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Avoid side load on the piston rod.
- check Front/rear covers are threaded — not intended for field disassembly.
- check Use the correct mounting accessory (LB / FA / SDB) and back cover (CA / U / CM).
- check For new builds, specify the MBL32X15CM instead of this discontinued model.
Airtac MAL32 Aluminum Alloy Mini Air Cylinder MAL32X15CM FAQ
Yes, the MAL32X15CM is discontinued. The direct drop-in replacement is the AirTAC MBL32X15CM, which offers the exact same 32 mm bore, 15 mm stroke, 402 N push force at 0.5 MPa, G1/8 port, and CM round-end mounting.
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 402 N push and 346 N pull; at 0.7 MPa it provides 563 N push, with a theoretical maximum of 82 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks the -S magnet, it cannot accept CS1-M or DS1-M position sensors.
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